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West Bloomfield Man Dies After Being Found Unresponsive While Diving Off Marathon

Authorities have ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death after saying foul play is not suspected.

Overview

  • Stephen Matheny, 64, was found unresponsive while diving near Marathon in the Florida Keys and was pulled from the water around 11:20 a.m. on Monday.
  • The U.S. Coast Guard and local first responders began CPR at the scene and transported Matheny to Fishermen’s Hospital in Marathon, where he was pronounced dead.
  • The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said investigators do not believe foul play was involved and that an autopsy has been ordered; results are pending.
  • Regional outlets in Michigan reported the death because Matheny was a West Bloomfield Township resident and local officials have provided the initial details.
  • Investigators have not released information about dive conditions, equipment, or companions, and the autopsy and follow-up inquiries are expected to shed light on possible medical or diving-related causes.